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Nato Members

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Formed just after World War II in an effort to help maintain peace throughout the world, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has never before had to invoke its Mutual Defense Clause. For the first time in 52 years it now has. Eighteen other countries now stand with the United States in the fight against terrorism. Find out more about NATO by clicking the link below.

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NATO On Terrorism
In depth information on NATO's reaction to the terrorist attacks on the United States. Listen to audio files, read the latest press releases and look at pictures concerning NATO's stance of terrorism.

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All About Article 5
On Sept. 12, NATO decided that, if it is determined that the attack against the United States was directed from abroad, it shall be regarded as an action covered by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. Get in depth information on Article 5, NATO's Mutual Defense Clause.

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Canada info
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Czech Republic info
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Denmark info
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France info
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Germany info
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Greece info
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Hungary info
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Iceland info
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Italy info
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Luxembourg info
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Netherlands info
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Norway info
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Poland info
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Portugal info
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Spain info
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Turkey info
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United Kingdom info
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United States info
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  Highlights
  • NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
  • Started in 1949 with 12 countries
  • Consists of 19 member countries
  • The latest countries to join NATO, in April 1999, were the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
  • NATO has a peacekeeping role, but also a humanitarian role and rescue capability
  • As well as the 19 member countries, 27 other partner countries have dialogue with and expand the framework of NATO. Those countries are: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan

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